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STUDY IN VENICE, FLORENCE, MEDIEVAL VILLAGES AND THE TUSCAN COUNTRYSIDE

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This 4 credit course encourages personal exploration of Italian art, history, culture, and people.

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YOUR PERSONAL RENAISSANCE IN ITALY

For this Pacific University course, you will develop you own questions about an aspect of the aesthetics, history, and culture of Italy. During our travels, and with the help of Italian experts and local people, you will collect impressions you can shape into an informed and creative perspective.

IMMERSIVE LEARNING WITH ARTISTS & TEACHERS

Take in the art and architecture of Venice and Florence. Italian artists will share their work with the class and give workshops. Also included is a cooking class, a night walk in a Medieval village, and a dinner in an organic vineyard.

CREATE DIGITAL AND WRITTEN STORYTELLING

You will develop innovative travel writing and digital presentations to share your own discoveries about art, the landscape, and the people you meet.

PROFESSOR POSTMA WILL BE YOUR GUIDE

Kathlene is a writer, avid Italy traveler, and literary scholar. She is in particular interested in how Italy's history of art-making and its respect for the creative process opens up new ways of thinking while providing beauty and joy. Soak up Italy with Kathlene!

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TO ENROLL IN THE COURSE

In order to take part, enroll in 4 four credits at the 200 or 300 level.

Engw 222 Spring semester (2 credits) preparation.

Engw 226 Travel to Italy in June (12 days, 2 credits).

Engw 322 Spring semester (2 credits) preparation.

Engw 326 Travel to Italy in June (12 days, 2 credits).

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EMAIL PROFESSOR POSTMA FOR COSTS & COURSE INFORMATION

Accommodations and changes because of Covid-19 may happen. Professor Postma will have an innovative course plan in the case of changes. She will send you regular updates.

post9396@pacificu.edu

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